Deputy works minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan has said the decision to end highway toll exemptions during festive seasons is not final and may still be revised, The Star reports.
“Can this decision change? Yes, it can. We will find out tomorrow (Friday). Whether it stays or changes, the cabinet has the authority to review its decisions,” Ahmad said during a working visit to the Selangor public works department yesterday.
“Let us wait until tomorrow. If there is a new decision, the works minister will issue an announcement, as tomorrow is the last day to finalise the decision in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year,” he added.
Earlier this week, it was revealed by works minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi that there would be no more toll-free travel for festive seasons beginning this year, with a targeted approach to be used instead.
Ahmad also said a single day of free tolls costs between RM19 million and RM20 million in subsidies to compensate highway concessionaires. “Annually, we provide toll-free days eight times, equivalent to eight days of free tolls across four festive seasons. What was announced by the minister reflects the cabinet’s decision last year,” he explained.
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Put maximum effort into catching the corrupt, confiscating their illegal wealth, and channeling it into the national coffers to improve the quality of life for all Malaysians. This is far more practical than offering free tolls during festive seasons, which doesn’t benefit everyone equally.
Congratulations! CNY folks
– free toll … cut
– fuel subsidy … cut
– corrupt leaders … lepas
Now… U know who to vote next
Don’t waste public fund for unnecessary expenses!!!. Reallocate it for rakyat welfare effort!!!
As above and not just during festivals but everyday!
PH Gomen continue to troll millions of Msians!
Want to give, then give. Don’t want to give, then don’t give. Don’t pull the B40, M40 stunt. No one owe you anything.
most likely the discussion will go this way…
PMX: if no more toll-free travel for festive seasons, how many votes will i lost?
Works Ministry: about 30%, tuan?
PMX: So we just give la… i already kena hentam on petrol subsidy, increase tax, increase cost of living, jalan2 cuti-kerja luar negara, Najib reduced sentence and helping Gaza.
Works Ministry: baik, tuan. ini boleh increase sikit popularity tuan yang dah turun.
Agree, at least give discount if not free. After all, it is Rakyat’s money.
Although I disagree with giving of subsidy but when you think hard about it let say if subsidy is removed where do think the money will go to ? Someone pocket ?